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U.S. consumer sentiment flatlined at 56.6 in February 2026, with lower-income households losing confidence amid inflation and job market weakness, while higher-income groups held steady due to strong stock gains.
U.S. consumer sentiment remained flat at 56.6 in February 2026, well below the long-term average of 85 and down over 20% from the start of the year, according to the University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers.
The index shows little change, with higher-income households reporting improved sentiment due to strong stock market performance, while lower- and middle-income consumers face declining confidence amid persistent inflation, a weakening labor market, and rising prices.
High prices remain a top concern for 46% of respondents, particularly among lower-income groups, and tariffs also rank highly, cited by over 40%.
Economists warn the growing divide, known as a K-shaped recovery, could make the economy more fragile as growth increasingly relies on wealthier households.
La confianza del consumidor estadounidense se estancó a 56.6 en febrero de 2026, con los hogares de bajos ingresos perdiendo confianza en medio de la inflación y la debilidad del mercado laboral, mientras que los grupos de mayores ingresos se mantuvieron estables debido a las fuertes ganancias bursátiles.